We've seen such a dramatic escalation here in the US in the last few days. Twitter is banning Trump-supporting accounts, ABC news is now calling for "cleansing," Biden is comparing us to Hitler. It really feels like something bad is coming...
What's it like around the rest of the world? Conservatives and patriots in other countries, how have things changed for you in the last few days? Is just American conservatism and liberty being suppressed, or is it happening everywhere?
I don't watch any mainstream media - actually I dont watch any news or buy any. I cant tell you anything lol. I dont even know our covid numbers because I refuse to listen to it.
Socially - as in out in public I havent engaged in any conversation about it because im usually the odd one with the odd opinion. Most seem to be buying in to - the outrage of Capitol. I did actually have a black pill (is that when you fall heavily from a red pill?) Someone said he hasn't used the EO or military because the proof isn't there. If the proof was there and the breach was there he could act on it but its not so he cant. Also aligns with why sidney and lin were distanced. I didn't jump in, but to be fair my own mind ran away from me and I was trying to work out my own thoughts.
Australia.
Thanks for the update! As I understand the black pill term, it's usually people who are Trump supporters or patriots, but who believe that everything is hopeless. If Trump did have indisputable proof, he's either saving it until the last minute, or he doesn't believe that he could present it and it would be believed or shared in the media. I believe he has proof of wrongdoing by both the R's and D's, and proof of Chinese connections/corruption. A lot of the Biden laptop was that, and he has access to probably 10x that just by virtue of him being the president. I don't know what he'll do with it though, or how effective it would be even if he releases and declassified everything.
Czech Republic: We are back to covid articles, US elections-related stuff is usually the third article on the front page.
Some of today's headlines: It's not over yet: Trump's radical supporters are preparing riots during the inauguration Trump protesters are losing their jobs. They either throw them out or they end up alone Democrats are filing a constitutional lawsuit against Trump over the unrest. He will not attend Biden's inauguration
I sent the video of Ashley being shot to my friends. It sticks to the stereotype of violent crazy Americans, I then posted people respecting velvet rope with the label "domestic terrorists" as my reaction.
Most people simply don't care. Pedophile Biden takes as sure thing even in investment-related groups on Facebook where I posted that I expect higher volatility in the markets until 20th and taking part of my portfolio out of stock for a while two days ago.
Oh and as to the censorship. I read article about Trump getting banned today, nothing more.
How the fuck should I know? Everyone here is socially distant and wearing masks.
What's the mood like on social media, though? Are Canadian conservative accounts getting banned left and right like Trump supporters are?
Canadian “conservatives” are complete pussies. Most Canadians are, in fact. I don’t have Facebook or anything anymore but from my social circle, I am the only one who doesn’t think I’m crazy. Everyone lives in clown world and if you think the US media is bad, our government subsidizes approved media outlets. Our media is worse than yours.
Aussie here...
Depends who you talk to. The media here is biased as hell and has always treated Trump either as an idiot who bumbled his way into office or some power mad dictator.
TBH, I've never met anyone yet who is Pro-Biden. Met plenty of Pro-Trump and Anti-Trump but no Pro-Biden or at least, Pro-Biden in the sense he isn't Trump.
I'm sure like everywhere else, the mass majority don't actually keep informed (scrolling headlines is enough) and roll with whatever is socially agreeable. Like how it was a "joke" to think Trump would win his first term. LOTS said this not because of their own belief but because everyone else was saying it and didn't want to be outcasts. If George Clooney can declare that "He'll never be President" that counted as enough research for many here.
I recall back in 2015 / 2016. Anyone who was a Trump supporter would only whisper it to you. It was a hushed thing.
Lots here don't like to think for themselves (although plenty do) because of "Tall Poppy Syndrome". If Trump delivers something that showed the corruption and became a hero, you watch how many people here who were Anti-Trump will flip and pretend they were on his side all along.
As to Biden that's pretty similar to how people view him (and Kamala) in the states. He was way less popular than Bernie Sanders or even some of the others, but was seemingly selected. Probably due to corruption or they thought that Sanders wouldn't win, but I have a funny feeling that the Dems would've nominated a ham sandwich if they had to. The election was 100% about Trump, nothing about Biden. He was no Obama and that makes the election results even more ridiculous to look at.
I looked up Tall Poppy Syndrome, as I had seen it before but wasn't familiar with it. Looks like it's mainly a political term in Australia/NZ so my understanding is limited, but from what I can tell, it has to do with thinking you're better than others. Though in my mind that doesn't quite relate to thinking for yourself, or to having a differing political opinion, but terms and concepts tend to get abused and applied where they don't belong.
Good to hear other perspectives.
Tall Poppy Syndrome is a very AU/NZ thing, it is kind of akin to "Crabs in a Barrel". Straying from the pack too much, success, differing opinions are treated as something that needs to brought down from time to time.
It's an intellectually dishonest concept which, for example, would treat a persons confidence as them projecting "You think you're better than me?" or that if you reach a level of success it is expected that you should share that wealth amongst your friends lest you be considered a tightass.
People who hold these beliefs, should they find themselves with success or a contrarian opinion will always have a reason to "jusify" why they are an exception to the same rules they use on others.
Netherlands: Lockdown still and they're trying to push the new string theory. msm is going hard against President Trump as always. Patriotism is on the rise tho. It is a world wide happening fren.